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Relationship between body composition and level of physical activity among university students / Relación entre la composición corporal y nivel de actividad física en estudiantes universitarios
Savegnago Mialich, Mirele; Covolo, Nayara; Cheli Vettori, Josiane; Jordao Junior, Alceu Afonso.
Affiliation
  • Savegnago Mialich, Mirele; University of Sao Paulo. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto. Department of Internal Medicine. Ribeirao Preto. BR
  • Covolo, Nayara; University of Sao Paulo. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto. Department of Internal Medicine. Ribeirao Preto. BR
  • Cheli Vettori, Josiane; University of Sao Paulo. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto. Department of Internal Medicine. Ribeirao Preto. BR
  • Jordao Junior, Alceu Afonso; University of Sao Paulo. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto. Department of Internal Medicine. Ribeirao Preto. BR
Rev. chil. nutr ; 41(1): 46-53, mar. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-710972
Responsible library: CL334.1
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

the body composition and lifestyle of university students are influenced by behavioral, psychological, socioeconomic and cultural factors.

Objective:

to analyze body composition and its correlation with lifestyle in a sample of university students in the health area living at the Ribeirao Preto Campus of the University of São Paulo (USP).

Methodology:

a cross-sectional study was conducted on 501 students enrolled in USP courses of the Ribeirao Preto Campus. Weight and height were measured and body composition was determined by bioelectrical impedance. The short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was then applied.

Results:

The sample predominantly consisted of females (73.05%), with 26.95% males. The averages of age, weight, stature body mass index (BMI), total fat mass and fat-free mass were 20.4 ± 2.8 years, 63.0 ± 13.5 kg, 166.9 ± 9.0 cm, 22.4 ± 3.4 kg/m², 24.0 ± 7.5%, 45.3 ± 10.3 kg, respectively. Although almost 70% of the students were in the normal BMI range, 70.8% of them had high levels of fat mass. According to IPAQ, the individuals were classified as sedentary (10.2%), irregularly active (39.3%), active (42.1%), and very active (8.4%).

Conclusions:

Most of the university students studied were classified as being of normal weight according to the BMI, but the high levels of body fat mass detected should not be overlooked. In addition, even though most of the sample was considered to be active, according to the IPAQ, it can be seen that practically half the students (49.5%) were irregularly active or sedentary.
RESUMEN

Introducción:

la composición corporal y el estilo de vida de los estudiantes universitarios se ven influidos por factores conductuales, psicológicos, socioeconómicos y culturales.

Objetivo:

analizar la composición corporal y su correlación con el estilo de vida en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios del área de la salud que viven en el campus de Ribeirao Preto de la Universidad de São Paulo (USP).

Metodología:

estudio transversal que se llevó a cabo en 501 estudiantes matriculados en los cursos del Campus USP Ribeirão Preto. El peso y la talla se midieron y la composición corporal se determinó mediante impedancia bioeléctrica. A continuación, se aplicó la versión corta de la International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).

Resultados:

La muestra consistió predominantemente de mujeres (73,05 %), con 26,95 % de hombres. Los promedios de edad, peso, índice de masa corporal (IMC), la masa grasa total y la masa libre de grasa fueron 20,4 ± 2,8 años, 63,0 ± 13,5 kg, 166,9 ± 9,0 cm, 22,4 ± 3,4 kg/m², 24,0 ± 7,5%, 45,3 ± 10,3 kg, respectivamente. Aunque cerca del 70% de los estudiantes estaban en el rango normal de IMC, 70,8% tenían altos niveles de masa grasa. Según IPAQ, los individuos fueron clasificados como sedentarios (10,2%), irregularmente activos (39,3%), activos (42,1%), y muy activos (8,4%).

Conclusiones:

La mayoría de los estudiantes universitarios estudiados fueron clasificados como de peso normal de acuerdo con el índice de masa corporal, pero los altos niveles de masa grasa corporal detectada no deben pasarse por alto. Además, a pesar de que la mayor parte de la muestra se considera activo, de acuerdo con la IPAQ, se puede ver que prácticamente la mitad de los estudiantes (49,5%) eran de forma irregular activos o sedentarios.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Students / Universities / Body Composition / Body Weights and Measures / Exercise / Body Mass Index Type of study: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies Language: En Journal: Rev. chil. nutr Journal subject: CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO Year: 2014 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Chile

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: LILACS Main subject: Students / Universities / Body Composition / Body Weights and Measures / Exercise / Body Mass Index Type of study: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies Language: En Journal: Rev. chil. nutr Journal subject: CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO Year: 2014 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Country of publication: Chile